TA, Tung
Faculty of Environment and Information Studies Associate Professor (Non-tenured)
Graduate School of Media and Governance CI Graduate School Board Member
Research Overview
My research focuses on dynamic ubiquitous computing, exploring interaction and collaboration among humans, robotic/computational systems, and the digital–physical environment. I envision a future in which robots and computers seamlessly coexist with humans in shared living spaces. A central question in this vision is how to design robotic and computational systems that can interact with humans actively, safely, and intuitively. To address this, I investigate soft robotics as a key medium for human–robot interaction. My work spans the design, fabrication, control, and interaction of soft robotic systems, leveraging their inherent flexibility and adaptability. By integrating these systems with AI-driven reasoning and planning, I aim to enable a seamless flow of data, intention, and action across human–robot–environment loops. Embracing diversity and interdisciplinarity, our research group bridges the full spectrum - from foundational studies in robot design, fabrication, and control to the deployment of robotic systems in real-world applications
Specialty
Electronic communication, mechano-informatics, robotics